I got the
soft Cole Haan cover
(pics here) and really love it. I liked the look of the woven but they did not look functional to me for exactly the reasons you stated. I love my Cole Haan so much I am debating canceling the Oberon I ordered. Except that it is a special order and I really want it too. I guess my Kindle will have to outfits and I will eating at home for a while!